Altered Art for the First Time

Altered art is one of the hottest new crafts--but for the uninitiated, it can seem intimidating. Not anymore, with all the basics outlined in a simple question-and-answer format and shown in plenty of sparkling, detailed how-to photos. Find out the best type of books to alter, as well as the right adhesives and paints to use. As your skill develops, the alteration thrill will inevitably build, and so there are also projects for transforming more than just books--including making pendants out of matchboxes and gum tins, and revitalizing purses and luggage.

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User Review - amyolivia - LibraryThing

I had to squeeze one more book into 2012! This one was just ok... I'm pretty new to altered art, so I read a few things I hadn't read before, but they were kind of intuitive things, so I don't feel ...Read full review

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User Review - chiara2 - LibraryThing

Here's my suggestion: don't ever let this book fall into the hands of a bibliophile who considers books to be treasures because the destruction that tries to pass itself off as "artistic inspiration ...Read full review